Buck took over as commander of MCAS Beaufort in February 2014 and served 30 years in the Marine Corps.

“I couldn’t be any more grateful for the ceremony held by the Marines,” Buck said in a news release. “So many Marines and sailors took time out their day to help with this ceremony, and all their hard work paid off.

“As for the future of this command, I have nothing but the highest faith in Col. Miller. He is an exemplary leader and I know he will take care of the Marines and sailors here.”

At the traditional change of command ceremony, Buck presented the station colors to Miller as a symbol of his responsibility for MCAS Beaufort.

Miller was commissioned as a Marine officer in May 1994, the release said. He most recently served at U.S. Pacific Command as the warfighting exercises branch chief. His service includes assignments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

Miller has received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with gold star, Air Medal with Strike/Flight Numeral 9, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with gold star and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with gold star.

“I just wanted to thank Col. Buck for such an easy transition into this unit,” Miller said. “Marines and sailors, you have been led, tested and taken care of. I promise you, none of that will change as I take command.

“I am going to hold you to the same high standards as Buck did and I know as we transition together, we will do great things for this air station and the Marine Corps.”